Vodavi Starplus Dhs/dhs-e Technical Manual

4-60Forced Tone Ringing
Conditions
†If the intercom (ICM) call in progress is with the attendant, Forced Intercom Call 
Forward will not operate. When DND is enabled, standard DND operation is followed.
†If forced DND is activated, the operation is treated as if the calling party makes a new 
ICM call to the attendant.
†You cannot activate Forced Intercom Call Forward if Call Forward is already enabled.
Forced Tone Ringing
Description
In certain environments where background noise is predominant or where...

Headset Mode4-61
Headset Mode
Description
When the headset is installed, the [SPKR] button is used to turn the headset ON and OFF 
(switch between headset and speakerphone modes). If the [SPKR] button is pressed while 
the telephone is idle, the headset is turned ON. When the [SPKR] button is pressed again, 
the speakerphone mode is activated. At any time during any of these modes the handset 
may be lifted to disengage the headset or speakerphone mode.
Operation
To turn ON the headset:
1. Press [FEAT...

4-62Hold
Conditions
†While using the headset, you may pick up Intercom Voice calls by pressing [SPKR]. 
†Incoming CO line calls may be answered by pressing [SPKR] (for automatic priority 
ring selection) or by pressing the specific CO line button.
†Other features like background music and muted ring continue to operate in the 
same manner while you are off-hook.
†Non-amplified headsets may be powered directly from the key telephone. In most 
cases this interface permits the key telephone to control the...

Hold4-63
Automatic
Description
You may enable this feature on your telephone to simplify call handling, avoid accidental 
lost calls, and assist call transfers. Automatic Hold will occur when you skip from line 
button to line button or intercom call to outside call and vice-versa. For instance, if you 
are currently on a call on Line 1 and press Line 2, the call on Line 1 will be placed on Hold 
automatically. The need to press [HOLD] is eliminated, except if you want to place a call 
on Exclusive Hold....

4-64Hold
†Line appearance is not required for station to put call on hold.
Exclusive
Description
When using the [FEAT] button and the [HOLD] button together, you may place an 
outside call on private hold. The held line will appear in use at other stations.
Operation
1. Press [FEAT ]
2. Press [HOLD]
Conditions
†When you place a CO line call on Exclusive Hold, the green lamp for that line at your 
telephone will flash fast and the red lamp will light steady at other stations.
†A CO line call will be...

Hour Mode Selection4-65
Operation
While on a line, the green lamp for that line is I-Use flashing (double wink rate):
1. Press [HOLD]. The green lamp now flashes at a slow rate and the call is placed on 
System Hold.
Conditions
†Pressing [HOLD] will place a conference on Exclusive Hold if you are the controlling 
party and you temporarily exit to add another party.
†When an intercom call (conference) is placed on Hold, the steady lamp indication of 
the other station(s) will not change.
Hour Mode...

4-66I-Use Indication
I-Use Indication
Description
When you are using a CO line, the associated lamp will light green and flash at a double-
wink rate at your telephone. This lamp will light steady red at other telephones.
Intercom Call
Description
All intercom calls are made by dialing the station unique 2-digit DHS or 3-digit DHS-E 
intercom number. If a station feature button is programmed as a BLF/DSS button, it may 
be used to place an intercom call. Any intercom call can be placed hands-free without...

Last Number Redial (LNR)4-67
Other Displays: 
†When the station is in DND:
†If the station number dialed is not connected:
†If the called station is your own station number.
Conditions
†Intercom dial tone may be automatic upon lifting the handset or after pressing the 
[SPKR] button, if enabled under the Auto Line Select [FEAT ] + [9] + [5] station feature.
†The mute button lights indicating private mode when an incoming intercom call is 
answered.
Last Number Redial (LNR)
Description
The Last Number...

4-68Last Number Redial (LNR)
4. In the event that all CO lines are busy, you will hear busy tone and if you have an 
Executive Telephone, it will display:
5. If the Last Number Redial memory is empty, you will hear error tone and an Executive 
Telephone will display:
Conditions
†Last Number Redial cannot be applied to intercom calls.
†When you activate LNR, the system will first select the previously used CO line to dial. 
If that CO line is busy, any idle CO line in the same CO line group will be...

Letter Scheme4-69
Letter Scheme
Description
Station User Names (programmed into the customer database) may be enhanced for 
special requirements using the choices available in the Letter Schemes. The end user may 
select from six different lettering schemes that can be programmed for use at any one 
installation. While User Names are being entered (in system programming) and while the 
user is editing an Outgoing Message, the chosen Letter Scheme characters will be 
accessible with successive depressions...